2022 Finalists

Congratulations to the six singers who successfully reached our Final of the 10th Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition. We are thrilled to announce our winners and thank you to the National Symphony Orchestra led by internationally acclaimed conductor Laurent Wagner.

2022 COMPETITION RESULTS:

Further prizes

Along with our finalist prizes, we have a selection of extra prizes that are awarded by individual supporters and sponsors.

Wil Keune Prize of €1,000
Presented by his wife, Jane Carty, for the best performance of a Mozart aria in any round of the Competition.

Aaron Godfrey-Mayes  TENOR  |  27, BRITISH

Audience Prize of €1,000
For the performance in the Final that the audience vote for as their favourite! Donated by Brian McElroy.

Grisha Martirosyan  BARITONE  |  24, ARMENIAN

Oratorio Prize of €500
In memory of William Young, for the best performance of an oratorio aria in the semifinal, presented by his wife, Alison Young.

Changdai Park  BASS-BARITONE  |  29, SOUTH KOREAN

DUBLIN SONG SERIES Prize of €500
For the best performance of a song in any language in the semifinal. The winner is also offered a recital in the Dublin Song Series 2023/24.

Aebh Kelly  MEZZO-SOPRANO  |  25, IRISH

Dame Joan Sutherland Prize of €500
For the singer with the most potential aged 25 and under, donated by the Gaughan family.

Grisha Martirosyan  BARITONE  |  24, ARMENIAN

Dermot Troy Prize of €500
For the highest placed Irish singer, donated by the Gaughan family.

Aebh Kelly  MEZZO-SOPRANO  |  25, IRISH

SEMI FINALISTS Prize of €500
Congratulations to the singers who successfully progressed to the Semi Finals of the 2022 Competition. 

Rory Dunne  Bass-Baritone, Irish

Carolyn Holt  Soprano, Irish

Jolyon Loy  Baritone, British/Irish

Ted Black  Tenor, British

Alexandra Nowakowski  Soprano, Polish/American

Rebecca Rodgers  Mezzo-Soprano, Irish